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Cycling in Macclesfield
Cycling from Macclesfield includes a 10.5 km point-to-point route climbing steadily up to 508 m, mainly on paved roads.
Riding in Macclesfield in numbers
- 1
- 11 km
- 11 km
- 445 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 28% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 508 m on Cat and Fiddle Road from Macclesfield
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Macclesfield
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Macclesfield
Macclesfield offers cycling routes featuring significant climbing, such as the Cat and Fiddle Road from Macclesfield. This 10.5 km route starts in Macclesfield and passes through Hurdsfield and Walker Barn, reaching a height of 508 m. The route includes a main climb beginning near Hurdsfield, covering 5.5 km with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 8.8%, rising from 0.6 km to the top at 432 m elevation. Much of the road is paved, with nearly 98% surfaced, and there is 2.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes. There is one railway station near the route for access, and the longest stretch without services is 4 km.
- The route is mainly mountainous with a long climb starting near the beginning, averaging 5.3% gradient and reaching a top elevation of 508 m. There is some variation up to a maximum gradient of 8.8%. The surface is predominantly paved with a small portion of unpaved road.
